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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will be involved in the latest murder case?
(a) Brunetti and Vianello.
(b) Zorzi and Brunetti.
(c) Vianello and Trevisian.
(d) Monelli and Falier.

2. Who was distraught at the news of the man's death?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Wife.
(c) Client.
(d) Partner.

3. How much of the substance was reported to be found in the man's system?
(a) 4 oz.
(b) 20 mg.
(c) 4 mg.
(d) .21%.

4. The undercover work involves investigation of which character?
(a) Zorzi.
(b) Brunetti.
(c) Trevisan.
(d) Favero.

5. Who supposedly botched the crime scene?
(a) Other passengers.
(b) Railway workers.
(c) Passerby.
(d) Rookie cop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the other person involved in the incident?

2. Near which city does the first scene take place?

3. What is the name of the widow Brunetti must question?

4. How fast was the vehicle going per hour at the time of the accident?

5. What is the recently deceased character's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

2. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

3. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

4. What happens to the truck and the victims after the scene is cleared by the police?

5. Who is the next victim in the story? Where is the body found? Prominent accountant Rino Favero, the second victim, is found dead in his garage.

6. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

7. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

8. What news does Chiara give to her father? How is the work being done?

9. Who is the first murder victim in the story? Where is the man going when he is murdered?

10. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

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